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- Swig 561 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Cathy Lemons
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Saloon welcomes legendary blues firebird Cathy Lemons — a Dallas‑born vocalist and songwriter whose “velvety and hypnotic voice, resonant of a female Howlin’ Wolf” has mesmerized audiences for over...
FreeMike Henderson
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMike Henderson, dubbed “the Blues Professor” by John Lee Hooker, is a veteran blues guitarist, singer, and bandleader who holds a monthly afternoon slot at The Saloon, San Francisco’s oldest bar. His sets lean into electric Chicago and West Coast blues, with lived‑in vocals and sharp guitar work. It’s barroom blues at close range.
$5Katy Stephan
Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesKaty Stephan’s residency at Comstock Saloon turns the room into a small, candlelit listening space. At the piano she blends jazz‑inflected originals with reimagined standards and art‑pop tunes, her clear, expressive voice sitting right on top of the clink of glassware and low conversation. It’s an intimate, song‑forward set that feels equally at home as a soundscape for cocktails or as a close‑up performance for guests who want to lean in and really listen.
FreeThe 3 Elements
The Grove 690 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe 3 Elements is the jazz-fusion project of Andre Mateo and Anthony Ferraro, bringing an energetic blend of improvisation, rhythmic groove, and contemporary fusion textures to The Grove.
FreeMagic School Busk
Red Window 500 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Magic School Busk holds weekly residency directly in front of The Red Window at the corner of Stockton and Columbus. This high‑energy busking collective has become one of North Beach’s unofficial “resident joy‑makers,” blurring the line between band and audience as people pause, sing along, or dance on the sidewalk. Whether you are enjoying a gin tonic on the Red Window’s outdoor patio or just walking by with a cannoli in hand, the Busk provides a genuine North Beach experience. About The Magic School Busk Born from the city’s post-pandemic street-side revival, The Magic School Busk is a collective of veteran […]
FreeAlon Nechustan Quintet
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesNew York pianist-composer Alon Nechushtan leads a boundary-crossing quintet at Mr. Tipple’s on Friday, September 11, with Jesse Levit and Matt Renzi on saxophones, Sam Bevan on bass, and Greg Wyser-Pratte on drums. Known for combining inventive straight-ahead jazz, free improvisation, contemporary classical ideas, klezmer, and Middle Eastern grooves, Nechushtan brings an adventurous, rhythmically charged approach to the small-group format. Shows are at 6pm-7pm and 7:30pm-8:30pm. Tickets: $15-30
$15Hipsteria
Etcetera Wine Bar 795 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesHipsteria is one of San Francisco’s favorite jazz, soul and party bands! Members of Hipsteria have included some of music’s legendary musicians! Featuring “Tender Tim” on drums and some vocals Hipsteria plays every Friday at Etcetera Wine bar.
FreeRome Yamilvov Blues Band
The Deluxe 1511 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesRome Yamilov Blues Band at The Deluxe features the Bay Area–based guitarist and vocalist, whose encyclopedic command of blues styles is paired with an adventurous, cross-cultural instinct. Yamilov is known for work with Aki Kumar and for The Lenoir Investigation, his collaboration with guitarist Henry Kaiser, where he joined June Core, Kid Andersen, and Jim Pugh in a vividly creative, tradition-rooted tribute to blues innovator J. B. Lenoir.
$10Rick Estrin & The Nightcats
Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesRick Estrin & The Nightcats at Biscuits & Blues bring a San Francisco–born harmonica master, singer, and songwriter fronting one of modern electric blues’ most spirited and decorated bands. Joined by guitarist and producer Christoffer “Kid” Andersen, keyboardist and bassist Lorenzo Farrell, and drummer Derrick “D’Mar” Martin, Estrin mixes razor-sharp harp playing, witty songwriting, traditional blues feeling, and adventurous grooves; the group has won Blues Music Awards for Band of the Year twice. Two shows: 6:30-8pm and 9-10:30pm Tickets: $30-70
$30The Sinatra Songbook: Richard Cortez with the Sam Hirsh Trio
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Sinatra Songbook at Black Cat brings acclaimed jazz vocalist Richard Cortez, backed by the Sam Hirsh Trio and an all-star band of special guest musicians, to San Francisco for a three-night celebration of Frank Sinatra's music. Cortez has sold out engagements across New York, Oslo, Canada, Mexico, Cincinnati, and San Francisco, and his set moves through beloved classics like "Come Fly with Me," "Witchcraft," and "I've Got You Under My Skin" alongside rarer material from Sinatra's early years with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra.
$20Tiffany Austin “Thirsty”
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesTiffany Austin“Thirsty” at Keys Jazz Bistro spotlights the Bay Area vocalist, composer, educator, and Berkeley Law graduate in a playful, provocative program built around blues, soul, swing, and an unmistakable groove. Austin’s supple voice and fearless phrasing reflect a career that has included work with Pharoah Sanders, Roy Ayers, John Handy, Cyrus Chestnut, and Doug Carn, as well as acclaimed recordings including Nothing But Soul and Unbroken.
$40Dr. Tammy Hall
Redwood Room 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesDr. Tammy Hall at the Redwood Room features the Grammy-winning Bay Area pianist, composer, arranger, educator, and musical director, whose playing is shaped by Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Classical, and the broader Black American music tradition. A lifelong pianist who began playing at age four, Hall has built a four-decade career as a sought-after bandleader and accompanist, with collaborators including Etta Jones, Ernestine Anderson, Houston Person, Marcus Shelby, Regina Carter, and Terri Lyne Carrington; expect a warm, expressive, deeply swinging set that balances polished technique with soulful improvisation.
FreeThe Jazz Theory
Sheba Piano Lounge 1419 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Jazz Theory is a straight-ahead jazz ensemble appearing at Sheba Piano Lounge in the Fillmore District. Drawing on the Great American Songbook and the bebop and hard-bop tradition, the group offers a refined piano-lounge sound built for deep listening, intimate conversation, and the kind of spontaneous interplay that reflects the experience of seasoned Bay Area musicians.
FreeAndean and Latin World Music Night
Peña Pachamama 1630 Powell St, San Francisco, United StatesTwo-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Navia and Quentin Navia are joined by master violinist Georges Lammam, dancers and dancing. Their performances blend the charango (a traditional ten-string instrument), haunting sounds of panpipes (zampoñas) and notched flutes (kena) with high-energy rhythms. You don’t need a plane ticket to experience a "little piece of South American carnaval," dedicated to the spirit of Mother Earth (Pachamama). Peña Pachamama serves an entirely plant-based and gluten-free menu. Highlights include Bolivian specialties like organic kale and quinoa salads, alongside raw and cooked vegan entrees.
$20.00Mr. Lucky & The Cocktail Party
Stookey’s Blue Room 891 Bush St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMr. Lucky & The Cocktail Party brings a mischievous, martini-soaked mix of lounge jazz, swing, classic pop, and performance art to Stookey’s Blue Room. Frontman Mr. Lucky’s long San Francisco performance history runs from 1970s punk and new wave through the Ring-a-Ding Duo and the Mr. Lucky Experience, a project known for reframing Songbook material and creating live mash-ups long before the concept became commonplace.
$10Gaucho Jazz
Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesGaucho is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing music, gutbucket blues and elements of ragtime. Their sound, a uniquely American concoction, blends instrumental acuity and lighthearted humor that keep their audience coming back for more. As founder, guitarist, and main composer Dave Ricketts says, the band is “in love with the music of Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller and Jimmie Rodgers, as well as the stories, the life styles and the foot steps of hundreds of other great jazz, blues, country and […]
FreeRotating Bands at the Lion’s Den
Lion's Den 57 Wentworth Pl, San Francisco, CA, United StatesExperience the resurgence of San Francisco’s historic Chinatown nightlife at the Lion’s Den. Tucked away on Wentworth Place, this bi-level lounge and performance space blends modern cocktail culture with the East meets West spirit of the Chinatown’s golden age. Every week, the venue transforms into a unique destination for live music, featuring a rotating roster of the city’s up and coming funk, soul, and R&B ensembles. The Sound: From 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, the stage belongs to a curated selection of live bands. The rotation frequently features bands such as Mark Maiden, Funky Sound Experience, Jay Neal, The Groove Foundation, […]
FreeLavay Smith, Mike Olmos & Chris Siebert
Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge 3202 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesExperience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing featuring the iconic trio of Lavay Smith, Mike Olmos, and Chris Siebert! Vocalist Lavay Smith delivers sultry, classic jazz and blues alongside the powerful trumpet of Mike Olmos. Musical director Chris Siebert on the house Hammond organ.
FreeKiana Melendez & Band
Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesBacked by an amazing band of talented musicians, Kiana Melendez takes the stage at Local Edition with a modern take on Jazz Classics and Jazzy twist on today’s Pop.
FreeFog City Swing
Dawn Club 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesLadies and Gentemen, introducing Fog City Swing! The bay area's newest and hottest swing band featuring an electrifying three horn front line, stellar crooning vocals, and a swing till you drop rhythm section. This seven piece ensemble will transport you to the 1940’s, it is truly the world’s smallest big band! Fog City Swing is co-led by saxophonist Greg Johnson and trumpeter Daniel Herrera.
FreeRitmo y Voz: Afro-Cuban Jazz Ignited
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesImmerse yourself in the electrifying world of “Ritmo y Voz”, where the deep-rooted traditions of Afro-Cuban jazz meet the power of dynamic vocals at Keys Jazz Bistro. This high-energy performance...
$30Charles Unger Experience
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesCharles Unger Experience at Mr. Tipples features the San Francisco saxophonist, bandleader, composer, and visual artist with Sue Crossman on piano, Joe Nemzer on bass, and Tony “Steamroller” Coleman on drums. Unger’s energetic approach blends jazz improvisation with blues, R&B, soul, world beat, and New Orleans funk, creating a spirited, groove-driven set rooted in decades of Bay Area music-making. Two shows: 9pm and 10:30pm Tickets: $15-30
$15The Sinatra Songbook: Richard Cortez with the Sam Hirsh Trio
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Sinatra Songbook at Black Cat brings acclaimed jazz vocalist Richard Cortez, backed by the Sam Hirsh Trio and an all-star band of special guest musicians, to San Francisco for...
$20Americano Social Club
The Deluxe 1511 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesAmericano Social Club at The Deluxe brings San Francisco’s “la dolce vita” ensemble, led by mandolinist and vocalist Michael Zisman, for a romantic, cosmopolitan set that travels across musical borders....
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